Complete Stats Comparison of Wilt Chamberlain and Hakeem Olajuwon

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Wilt Chamberlain and Hakeem Olajuwon during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Stats / Stats Rankings

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Wilt Chamberlain3
(points, rebounds, assists)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
14
seasons
Hakeem Olajuwon0
0
18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Wilt Chamberlain2
(rebounds, assists)
2
(rebounds, assists)
13
Playoffs
Hakeem Olajuwon1
(points)
1
(points)
15
Playoffs

- Stats for blocks and steals were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain6
stats
6
stats
1
stat
Hakeem Olajuwon0
stats
2
stats
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain3
stats
5
stats
0
stats
Hakeem Olajuwon3
stats
3
stats
2
stats

- Stats for defensive and offensive rebounds, blocks, steals, turnovers, and three-point shots were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(n/a) = the stat was not available during his career.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Wilt Chamberlain had better averages in points, rebounds and assists than Hakeem Olajuwon.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain had better averages in points (+8.3), field goals made (+3.4), free throws made (+1.4), total rebounds (+11.8) and assists (+1.9)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.5)
- Wilt Chamberlain had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.5) and free throws attempted (+5.2)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 30.1
+8.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 21.8
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12.1
+3.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 8.7
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
+5.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 17.0
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 5.8
+1.4
Hakeem Olajuwon 4.4
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11.4
+5.2
Hakeem Olajuwon 6.2
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.8
Wilt Chamberlain 22.9
+11.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.1
Wilt Chamberlain 4.4
+1.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.5
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.5
+1.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Wilt Chamberlain had more total points, rebounds and assists than Hakeem Olajuwon.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Wilt Chamberlain had more points (+4,473), field goals made (+1,932), free throws made (+634), total rebounds (+10,176) and assists (+1,585)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+4) and games (+193), and had more
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more personal fouls (+2,308)
- Wilt Chamberlain had more field goals attempted (+2,506) and free throws attempted (+4,241)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 14
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
+4
Wilt Chamberlain 1,045
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,238
+193
Wilt Chamberlain 31,419
+4,473
Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 12,681
+1,932
Hakeem Olajuwon 10,749
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 23,497
+2,506
Hakeem Olajuwon 20,991
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 25
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 124
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 6,057
+634
Hakeem Olajuwon 5,423
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 11,862
+4,241
Hakeem Olajuwon 7,621
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,034
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 9,714
Wilt Chamberlain 23,924
+10,176
Hakeem Olajuwon 13,748
Wilt Chamberlain 4,643
+1,585
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,058
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,162
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,830
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,667
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2,075
Hakeem Olajuwon 4,383
+2,308

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Wilt Chamberlain had better field goal percentage while Hakeem Olajuwon had better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 54.0%
+2.8
Hakeem Olajuwon 51.2%
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 20.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 51.1%
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.2%
+20.1

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Wilt Chamberlain had better averages in rebounds and assists while Hakeem Olajuwon had better average in points.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain had better averages in total rebounds (+13.3) and assists (+1.0)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had better averages in points (+3.4), field goals made (+1.5) and free throws made (+0.4)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.3)
- Wilt Chamberlain had higher average in free throws attempted (+3.1)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had higher average in field goals attempted (+2.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
Hakeem Olajuwon 25.9
+3.4
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 8.9
Hakeem Olajuwon 10.4
+1.5
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 17.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 19.6
+2.5
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 0.1
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 4.7
Hakeem Olajuwon 5.1
+0.4
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 10.2
+3.1
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.1
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 7.9
Wilt Chamberlain 24.5
+13.3
Hakeem Olajuwon 11.2
Wilt Chamberlain 4.2
+1.0
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.2
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 1.7
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 2.6
Hakeem Olajuwon 3.9
+1.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Wilt Chamberlain had more total rebounds and assists while Hakeem Olajuwon had more total points.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Wilt Chamberlain played more games (+15) and had more free throws made (+14), total rebounds (+2,292) and assists (+215)
- Hakeem Olajuwon played more years (+2) and had more points (+148) and field goals made (+79)
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- Hakeem Olajuwon had more personal fouls (+150)
- Wilt Chamberlain had more free throws attempted (+593)
- Hakeem Olajuwon had more field goals attempted (+119)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Wilt Chamberlain 13
Hakeem Olajuwon 15
+2
Wilt Chamberlain 160
+15
Hakeem Olajuwon 145
Wilt Chamberlain 3,607
Hakeem Olajuwon 3,755
+148
Field Goals Made
Wilt Chamberlain 1,425
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,504
+79
Field Goals Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 2,728
Hakeem Olajuwon 2,847
+119
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 4
3-Pointers Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 18
Free Throws Made
Wilt Chamberlain 757
+14
Hakeem Olajuwon 743
Free Throws Attempted
Wilt Chamberlain 1,627
+593
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,034
Offensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 471
Defensive Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,150
Wilt Chamberlain 3,913
+2,292
Hakeem Olajuwon 1,621
Wilt Chamberlain 673
+215
Hakeem Olajuwon 458
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 245
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 472
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 424
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Wilt Chamberlain 412
Hakeem Olajuwon 562
+150

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Hakeem Olajuwon had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Wilt Chamberlain.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 52.2%
Hakeem Olajuwon 52.8%
+0.6
3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a
Hakeem Olajuwon 22.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain 46.5%
Hakeem Olajuwon 71.9%
+25.4